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Monday, June 24, 2013

It never rains in California!

Well, well, well, it is indeed raining!  Here in Nevada County we are on day 2 of a 3 day June storm (my niece got married here June 18, 2008 and it rained big time that day).  It is indeed unusual for it to rain between June 1st and November 1st, but here we are, and it is definitely a wet storm.  So enjoy not watering your plants, sit back, pull out the crockpot and build a fire.  Thank nature for wetting down all the dry brown fire danger fuel, and enjoy!
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Just got back from 5 days in Orange County, Ca.  My buddy Dixie Redfearn drove up to revisit friends in Nevada City and Grass Valley and especially Cascade Shores, and I drove back with her to check out her new life in the OC.  Costa Mesa is delightfully LAish, with the beach just blocks away.  Great people watching, a real doggie community, and all that wonderful LA. architecture in the old neighborhoods.  Had a great time with her and hubby, Robert Crabb and dog Jackson.  Flew back Sunday on Jet Blue, after sitting on the tarmac for an hour (good old Jet Blue.).  I love that flight, and always get a window seat to see my beautiful state in all it's glory at 34K feet above . . . .
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I heard from a couple that has a vacation rental here.  They had a really bad experience at the boat ramp with 2 loose black labs.  Their dogs were on leash, but the labs came running towards them, so they let their two dogs off leash, thinking that would make for a better meeting. Instead it got ugly when one of the loose labs attacked their dog, and punctured him many times.
I see so many loose dogs around here, and if I can contact the owner I do, and beg them to not allow their dogs to wander loose  . . . . you put your dog and others in danger.  I'll never understand why people think that's ok.  I have seen 6 dogs hit and killed on Quaker Hill over the past few years, and that's only the ones I know of.  Then there is the predator factor (we have bears, coyote's and wild cats).  Then there are children and adults that have a fear of dogs, especially dogs that rush at them.  The old "he won't bite" is no excuse.  Also, there are many kitties in the shores, and a cat that runs is at risk to a dog that chases.  Just because your dog likes your cat, does not mean he won't maim or kill another.  So, please observe the leash laws.
If you find a dog loose, you have every right to take the dog into your yard and call animal control at 273-2179 and have them come pick up the dog.  They will not come look for a dog that is wandering, but if you put the dog in your yard or garage, they will come get him/her.  Maybe after the owner pays a $50 to $100 dollar fine (bigger fine if not spay/neutered) they'll think twice.  If you love your dog, you will protect your dog.  That's just common sense.
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Wed. night is now the ongoing meet/potluck at the little lake, Lost Mine on Gas Canyon.  Come down with your dinner at 6pm and enjoy the company of neighbors.  The lake is for rent all summer, and is a great venue for family reunions (got to many friends/family to feed at a table, go to the lake!) weddings and general fun.  Contact Pam Herrenkohl for details.
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Don't forget to pay your $100 Cascade Shores Homeowners dues if you want to support that helpful organization and get a great Surbuban Propane discount.  Totally worth it!
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The kitty I found got a home about 5 minutes after I took her to Sammies Friends shelter. I did not even have time to put her in a cage before a darling young girl and her mother came looking for a kitty.  The fell for "Sabrina" in a second.  Still don't know how that little sweet found her way to my door at 4am.  Weird.  I had her spayed and now she is happy homed.
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Scooters Pals still needs donations for their annual Barking Lot sale on 8/3, 8/4.  If you have something I'll store it till then.  Just call me at 265-8680. No clothes or shoes.  Just good usable stuff please.
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I KNOW A VERY RESPONSIBLE RENTER LOOKING FOR A SMALL PLACE TO RENT HERE IN SHORES.  HER BUDGET IF $1000 PER MONTH.  DO YOU KNOW OF ANYTHING? EMAIL ME AT CAINDENISES@GMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET A RENTER RESUME FROM THIS PERSON.